Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Southwark Cathedral, London

A commemorative sculpture for Mohegan Chief, Mahomet Weyonomon
Sachem of Connecticut at Southwark Cathedral (2006).
In 1736 Mahomet Weyonomon, died of smallpox in London whist negotiating with King George II on the issue of land rites. As a foreigner he was not allowed to be buried in the City of London and his body was moved to Southwark.

This sculpture by Peter Randall-Page was unveiled by her Majesty the Queen 2006. It is made from granite from the Mohegan tribal lands in New England.
See: www.southwark.anglican.org/news/pr323.htm

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